US Bridges

Il 159 over UPRR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Il 143 · Structure no. 060027100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 159 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 159 over UPRR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,511 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 159
CrossesUPRR
Location3 MI N of Il 143
RouteState Highway 159
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.86279, -89.95972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,511 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 159 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 159 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 159 over UPRR carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 159 over UPRR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 159 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.